Attraction - Walter Thompson & Benjamin Groetzinger
An improvised musical ode for four elements
This exceptional project brings together more than 200 amateur dancers, instrumentalists and singers from the region, with the Orchestre des Campus, the Chœur Universitaire and an instrumental and vocal ensemble of schoolchildren from the Académie de Grenoble. It is based on ‘Soundpainting’, a sign language invented by the composer Walter Thompson, which enables real-time composition. Here, it is used to evoke the four natural elements offered by the playwright Benjamin Groetzinger. This original and unique musical performance unfolds before our eyes, creating an engaging visual and auditory experience.
Extrait de Soundpainting par Walter Thompson
Walter Thompson Composition and direction soundpainting
Benjamin Groetzinger Dramaturgy
Campus Orchestra and University Choir of Grenoble Artistic coordination Pierre Adrien Théo and Anne Laffilhe
Ensemble of the Grenoble Academy (middle & high schools) Artistic coordination Cyrille Colombier
Coproduction CIMN - Festival les Détours de Babel, Campus Orchestra and university choir of Grenoble, with the support of the National Education (DAAC) and the Idex Université Grenoble Alpes. (Investment for the future - ANR) as part of the university cultural festival 'Metamorphoses'.
